MIA
Miami
United States
14,997 km
9,319 miles
SBE
Suabi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,997 km
9,319 mi / 8,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
288°
west northwest

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MIA SBE
Airport Name Miami International Airport Suabi Airport
IATA Code MIA SBE
ICAO Code KMIA AYSA
City Miami N/A
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 9 ft 465 ft
Coordinates 25.800000, -80.290000 -6.100000, 142.280000

Miami (MIA) to Suabi Airport (SBE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States to Suabi Airport (SBE) in Suabi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 14,997 kilometers (9,319 miles / 8,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:55 in Miami, it's 07:55 in Suabi Airport. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Suabi Airport (SBE) to Miami (MIA) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Miami International Airport (MIA) and Suabi Airport (SBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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